How often do you remind yourself that you are enough just as you are?
Before you start reading this blog, just listen to us: You are enough. Truly enough. And this is exactly what should matter to you, understanding that you are enough the way you are.
What is Self Worth?
Self-worth is that quiet, steadfast belief within you that you matter, not for what you do but just for who you are. It’s that voice within yourself that calls you and tells you that you are good the way you are, and even when it feels like you are not enough, it’s that belief that even those overwhelming and scary situations cannot undermine your worth.
True self-worth has nothing to do with achievements, appreciation, or validation from anyone else but is found in knowing that your value is intrinsic and powerful. Humans look around for validation, hoping to fill the void when, in reality, all we need is love and respect from within.
Self-worth is embracing your flaws and imperfections, knowing that all of your qualities, even those you consider imperfect make you who you are. It’s giving yourself the same kindness, compassion, and grace that you offer so freely to others.
Do You Know Why Self-Worth Matters?
Self-worth is not something that is just “nice to have” but it is very crucial for the well-being of one’s mind. When you regard yourself more than anything, you become more resilient with the challenges that come your way. You become less likely to be moved by others’ opinions, and so much better suited to being true to yourself.
Your self-worth plays a very important role in how you look at different situations. It affects your choices, your relationships, and even your career. When you feel good, you set boundaries, pursue what makes you happy, and stand up for yourself more than ever.
You will look out out fro things and only accept things that give you the right kind of attention and support. On the other hand, when your self-worth is low, you will find yourself doubting and will always end up degrading and demeaning yourself. When others do it, it feels so bad, imagine doing that to yourself, it doesn’t feel very nice, does it?
Because you are the only one whose opinion should matter to you, and you are the only one who should put yourself on the greatest pedestal deserving of the love and respect that you give yourself, and ride on through life with that happily. We have gathered 20 quotes for you to read and decide how important self-worth is.
20 Empowering Quotes To Embrace Your True Self
1. "You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." - Buddha
2. "When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life." - Jean Shinoda Bolen
3. "Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do." - Brené Brown
4. "You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody." - Maya Angelou
5."Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will." - Suzy Kassem
6."Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle." - Christian D. Larson
7. "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." - Oscar Wilde
8. "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
9. "You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful." - Amy Bloom
10."You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." - Marcus Aurelius
11. "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
12. "The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible." - Arthur C. Clarke
13. "We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." - Maya Angelou
14. "Don’t compare your chapter one with someone else’s chapter six.” - Ally Love
15. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
16. "If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started.” - Marcus Tullius Cicero
17. "Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory.” - Arthur Ashe
18. "I am Superman. And the only thing that can kill Superman is Kryptonite. And Kryptonite doesn’t exist.”
- Shaquille O'Neal
19. Limits only exist in your mind. If you want, you can do so much more.”
- Tobias Heinze
20. "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”
- Helen Keller
We started by saying that you are enough just the way you are, and we will repeat it– Your self-worth isn’t defined by others’ opinions; you are enough, just as you are.
It’s high time we choose to believe in our inherent worth over the hundreds of opinions passed on by the world. You establish a grounding that no outside opinion can trip you over when you embrace your strengths, acknowledge your weaknesses, and show yourself compassion. The above-mentioned self-worth quotes are very effective reminders of the strength, resilience, and beauty you already embody.
Read them when you’re having a bad day or need some encouragement to stand tall and proud. Remember that you are not defined by what you achieve or who approves of you. Nurture it, and let it guide you toward confidence, peace, and self-love.
If you are having a hard time recognizing your worth, try talking to a mental professional today!
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